Darkness.
As I slowly regained consciousness, a sense of warmth enveloped me, and I found myself in complete darkness.
The sensation was overwhelming, as if I had just been thrust into an unfamiliar world.
'Where am I?'
I squirmed, feeling the constraints around me, not fully comprehending what was happening. Panic started to rise within me, but I couldn't express it in any way, not yet knowing how to.
Amidst the darkness, I could hear distant voices, muffled but gradually growing clearer. They seemed to be coming from outside my confined space.
'H-huh...?!'
The voices were unfamiliar, yet comforting in their own way. It was as if they were guiding me through this bewildering experience.
"Easy now, just a little further. Almost there," a gentle, soothing voice said.
The warmth intensified, and I felt a sudden surge of movement, like being carried along a winding path. I wanted to see what was going on, to understand this strange new world, but all I could do was listen and feel.
"He's coming, he's coming!" a more enthusiastic voice exclaimed, filled with excitement.
The darkness gave way to dim light, and I squinted my eyes, trying to adjust to this newfound brightness.
'W-what is... this...?'
I caught glimpses of shadowy figures around me, their shapes dancing in the light. They were the voices I had heard, the midwives.
Their faces were obscured, but their presence was comforting, as if they were shepherding me into this new life.
"Congratulations, sir! It's a healthy baby boy!" one of the midwives announced, her voice filled with joy.
That exclamation was followed by a boisterous sound, a deep voice I recognized. It sounded like my father.
"I knew it! A strong son, just like his old man!" he exclaimed with immense pride, his voice resonating through the room.
'A-ah...' My father remained the same, huh?
I struggled to make sense of it all, trying to comprehend the words spoken around me. It was overwhelming, but something within me reassured me that I was safe, that I was meant to be here.
'Try to remember. Your name is Aksel, and you...'
Right then, I heard a voice that struck a deeper chord within me.
It was a soft, tired voice, filled with an indescribable love and relief. There was no way I could ever forget the owner of that voice.
It was my mother.
"My little one, welcome to the world," she whispered, her words touching my very core.
For the first time, I could feel a connection to someone. The voice seemed to resonate with my being, as if I had known it all along. I felt drawn to that voice, to my mother.
My squinting eyes finally caught sight of her face, and in that moment, my heart skipped a beat.
She had pure white hair, with a pale skin that seemed like the frosty nature of snow. Her eyes looked exhausted, but she appeared radiant nonetheless.
Her smile was like a beacon of warmth, enveloping me in a cocoon of love and acceptance. I reached out my tiny hand towards her, instinctively wanting to touch her, to feel her presence even more.
She gently cradled me in her arms, and it felt like coming home after a long journey. I was safe, loved, and cherished.
Everything else faded into the background as my attention focused solely on her.
My father's jubilant exclamations, the midwives bustling about, and the sensations of the world outside dimmed, leaving only my mother and me in this extraordinary moment.
As I gazed into her eyes, a realization washed over me, sinking deep into my very being.
'I remember now...'
I had regressed, returned to the past, and now, I was restarting my life from the beginning.
Memories of my previous life felt like fleeting dreams, slipping away from my grasp, but a sense of purpose filled the void they left behind.
I was given a chance to begin again, to grow, learn, and make the most of this precious life.
And with my mother's loving smile guiding me, I knew I would navigate this new world with wonder, curiosity, and the undying love that flowed between us.
In that moment, as I closed my eyes, my journey in this new life began.
... Or so I would have liked.
[DING!]
~Hehehehe! Looks like you're enjoying yourself, Aksel.~
A sudden System Window appeared in front of me, blood red and disgusting black.
I could feel my body grow tense as I saw the message legibly inscribed in the air, obscuring the beautiful face of my mother.
~I hope you haven't forgotten what happens in the future... and the reason you are here.~
At that moment, the embers of warmth that were permeating my body ceased. Memories of the tragedy that I experienced, and the horrors that awaited me instantly coursed through my brain.
They instantly overwrote any semblance of peace that I just experienced.
~You know what will happen if you allow yourself to forget, don't you?~
Of course, I knew.
I had no intention of letting go of my knowledge of the future, as well as the current sensation that now spread throughout my body, threatening to swallow me whole.
RAGE!
Ah, the rage I felt was so strong that I felt like ripping everything around me to shreds. Not even the face of my dear mother, nor the excited noises of my father, nor the luxurious and peaceful atmosphere I was born in could dull the growing pangs of hatred that swirled within me.
It rose like an unstoppable tempest, flowing through my veins and coursing through my soul.
Without realizing it, I clenched my fist and furrowed my brow in sheer fury.
'Those bastards! I'll kill all of them for sur—'
Before I could conclude my thoughts, I felt myself being pulled towards a plump surface, and my mouth connected with a very sweet nectar that instantly doused the raging flames of hate within me.
'I-I still haven-t... forgo... tten...'
And then I found myself in the humiliating state of sucking on my mother's breasts, plotting my revenge in the process.
[DING!]
~That's it! Suck harder! You need to grow big and strong for your revenge!~
That's right. I wasn't going to slack off or settle for moderation in this life. Whether it was sucking breastmilk, or training... I planned on giving everything my all.
With this second chance at life, I was going to do anything I wanted.
~Yes, Aksel. Entertain me more!~
'... And I won't let anyone get in my way!'
[STATUS WINDOW]
- Name: Aksel Nile
- Race: Human
- Level: 1
- Class:
- Life Force: 1
- Essence: 10
- Host Status: Active
- Aspect:
- Integration Level: 0.1%
- Attribute:
[Basic Stats]
STR: 1
AGI: 1
DUR: 1
VIT: 1
INT: 10
[Additional Information]
You have been chosen by the Primordial Aspect of Evil, bound by a 'Bond' that can not be broken as long as you live.
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